Facebook has announced that its Spark AR platform is moving out of its Instagram publishing closed beta enabling users to create and publish their own AR effects.
Technology, UAE
UAE parents “concerned” but “don’t take action” in protecting kids online
A majority of UAE parents (96 percent) worry about their children’s online safety but many may not know how to protect them, according to a recent study by Norton.2 5126
UAE youth takes the lead in online safety
Fifteen children and youth, who are part of the ‘Cyber Safety Ambassadors’, an initiative by Sharjah’s Child Safety Department (CSD), participated in an interactive discussion to suggest innovative ideas and solutions for children’s online safety.
How to combat data misuse in the social media era
Industry experts discuss how social media platforms should be regulated to combat misinformation and prevent the inappropriate use of personal data.
Twitter introduces revamped desktop interface
According to the social media firm, Twitter.com has been revamped to make the platform faster, easier to navigate and more personalised.
Four out of 10 consumers would give up social media to guarantee lifetime data privacy
Almost half (47 percent) of consumers in META would give up their social media accounts to guarantee their data remains private for the rest of their life, according to a recent study by Kaspersky Lab.
MENA enterprises face threats beyond traditional attacks: report
Organisations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are facing immense challenges brought by evolving cyber threats that are moving beyond attacks such as phishing, denial-of-service, and credential compromise.
Facebook suffers major global outage
Facebook users around the world have reportedly encountered problems logging into and posting on the site as well as on Instagram and WhatsApp.
Three reasons to opt for a converged customer and workforce experience
How do you give your customers a personalised, positive experience with every interaction, while also optimising operational performance for the …
Snapchat launches special selfie filter in Saudi Arabia
On International Women’s Day, SC Johnson’s Glade brand has launched a new social media selfie lens on Snapchat aimed at celebrating the women in Saudi Arabia.
Facebook to launch fact-checking program in Arabic
Facebook has announced that it will be launching third-party fact-checking in Arabic, in partnership with Agence France-Presse (AFP) MENA.